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Upon)[. Upon](www.psiexams.com. Upon) completion of the online registration form, you will be given the available dates for scheduling your test. You will need to choose a date to complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a traceable confirmation number.  \nTELEPHONE SCHEDULING  \nCall PSI Customer Service at (877) 392-6422, Monday through Friday between 4:30 am and 7:00 pm and Saturday, between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Pacific Time, to schedule your appointment for the test. TDD service is available at (800) 735-2929.  \nRESCHEDULING THE EXAMINATION  \nIf you miss or are late for your appointment, you will lose your examination fee and will be required to apply for reexamination through the BBC by submitting a new application and fee.  \nYou may cancel and reschedule a written examination appointment without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is received 2 days prior to the scheduled examination date. 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